Can Pagoda / Spiky Snail live with Orange Eye Blue Tiger Shrimp?
Caution — with care
Why
- Almost no shared temperature: Pagoda / Spiky Snail wants 75–82°F and Orange Eye Blue Tiger Shrimp wants 65–75°F, so only 75°F suits both — too fine a margin to actually hold.
- Only a narrow pH overlap — keep both around 7–7.2.
- Only a narrow water hardness overlap — keep both around 6–8 dGH.
Sweet spot: both do well at 75–75°F and pH 7–7.2 — aim there.
Side-by-side
| Pagoda / Spiky Snail | Orange Eye Blue Tiger Shrimp | |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 75–82°F | 65–75°F |
| pH | 7–8 | 6–7.2 |
| Hardness (GH) | 6–15 dGH | 3–8 dGH |
| Adult size | 1.5" | 1.2" |
| Temperament | Peaceful | Peaceful |
| Min tank | 15 gal | 10 gal |
Together, plan on at least 15 gallons.
How to make it work
- Keep a large, established shrimp colony in a heavily planted tank with moss and cover so enough survive to breed.
- Target the overlapping water-parameter range and acclimate slowly.
Sort it with: An adjustable heater · GH remineraliser
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